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JOB OVERVIEW The Department of Cancer Biology at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a self-motivated research assistant to assist the research on selective autophagy of astrocyte in neurodegenerative diseases and in brain metastasis. Part of the responsibility is to assist the daily running of the laboratory of Dr. Chenran Wang .
This position will be a professional position paid at an hourly rate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties include but are not limited to:
*Ordering and organizing laboratory supplies and records *Assisting with experiments involving basic biochemical, molecular and animals by following standard laboratory protocols. REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Neurobiology and other Biological Sciences, or in a related field.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED *MS degree in Biochemistry, Neurobiology and other Biological Sciences, or in a related field preferred. *Experience and strong interest in laboratory research. *Prior experience with animal studies, immunohistochemistry, or RNA-seq/ChIP-seq analyses. *Previous experience and knowledge with neural cell culture, protein, DNA and RNA purification, animal surgery and mouse colony management are advantageous.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Sitting - ContinuouslyRepetitive hand motion (such as typing) - OftenHearing, listening - OftenTalking - OftenStanding - OftenWalking - OftenBending - OftenStooping - OftenLifting - up to 20 pounds - OftenKneeling, squatting - SeldomNoise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
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As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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